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Obituary: Lenora Chavez July 31, 1943 – Feb. 4, 2026
LENORA CHAVEZ July 31, 1943 – Feb. 4, 2026
Lenora Chavez, a resident of Los Alamos since August 15, 1943, passed away in Albuquerque, NM.
Lenora was born in Albuquerque, NM to Trinidad and Juanita Chavez. She was proceeded in her death by her brother Ignacio Chavez, sister Dolores Chavez, and her parents Trinidad and Juanita Chavez.
Lenora is survived by her brother Dimas Chavez of Bethesda, Maryland, aunts Dolores Siegel of Chevy Chase Maryland, Daniela Raymond of Rockville, MD, and Ana Barros of Maputo, Moszembuque West Africa. Lenora was not married and had no children. A private Read More
New Mexico Outdoor Adventures 2026 Show Opens Feb. 13
Courtesy photo
NMDW News:
Love to get out? Join the New Mexico Department of Wildlife for three days of activities for all ages, outdoor vendors and wildlife presentations at the 2026 Outdoor Adventures Show Friday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 15 at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque!
Kids can jump into hands-on nature exhibits, a wildlife scavenger hunt, an interactive OHV activity, beginner-friendly archery and wildlife education led by Department conservation officers eager to share their knowledge.
Come check out this year’s vendors, with booths featuring outdoor gear, kayaks, Read More
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum Presents ‘One Song: The Science of Oneness’ Feb. 18
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum and Unitarian Church are co-hosting a presentation entitled ‘One Song: The Science of Oneness,’ presented by JD Stillwater at 6 p.m., Feb. 18, at the LA Unitarian Church, 1738 N. Sage Loop St.
With humor and depth, and a little help from some intrepid dung beetles, science ambassador JD Stillwater takes us on an immersive multimedia tour of discoveries from mainstream science that reveal an underlying connectedness in everything from human bodies to ecosystems to the very fabric of space-time.
JD Stillwater, a Cornell graduate, has written Read More
Three Public Safety Bills Pass NM House Addressing Mental Health Intervention, Support For Police And Families
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico House of Representatives on Monday passed Senate Bill 3, House Bill 43 and House Bill 61 to improve mental health crisis intervention, correct sentencing disparities for assaults on law enforcement officers and strengthen benefits for families of police, firefighters and correctional officers killed in the line of duty.
“These three bills represent an important part of my administration’s ongoing strategy to make New Mexico safer and to support law enforcement officers and first responders who put their lives on the line each day to protect us,” Gov. Read More
New Mexico Public Safety Workers Call On Senate To Go With Governor’s Higher Pay Plan
Bryanna Vargas, sergeant at the Springer Correctional Center, speaks in support of 6% raises for state public safety employees to be included in the state budget during a news conference in the rotunda of the state Capitol Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Photo by Matt Dahlseid/The New Mexican
By NATHAN BROWN
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Public safety workers are urging lawmakers to take up Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s proposal for bigger raises for corrections workers, police and firefighters, arguing the current pay rates put safety at risk by contributing to high vacancies.
“We show up every single Read More
Lawmaker: NM In Talks With Some Dozen Data Centers
Sen. Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces
By LILY ALEXANDER
The Santa Fe New Mexican
A New Mexico lawmaker pitching a bill to regulate microgrids like one planned in Southern New Mexico to power a massive AI data center said he has learned the state is in talks with up to a dozen other data centers.
Democratic Sen. Jeff Steinborn of Las Cruces, the co-sponsor of Senate Bill 235, which is largely a response to Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County, said he learned of the scope of New Mexico’s data center recruitment plans during a recent conversation with the state’s economic development secretary. Read More
County Secures Lease For Piñon Pool
COUNTY News:
Considering the impact on the swimming community during the Olympic Pool Re-plastering Project, Los Alamos County staff have been communicating with the local and regional pools to secure an alternative space during the closure of Olympic and Therapy Pools, Feb. 22, 2026, through October 2026.
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department is happy to announce that it has secured a lease for the Piñon Pool, located in White Rock.
The Piñon Pool Association previously ran Piñon Pool; however, they closed the facility in 2025 due to a lack of memberships. Los Alamos County Read More
Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Calls On Law Enforcement To Investigate Allegation Involving Burials On Land Surrounding Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard
LAND OFFICE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard sent a letter Tuesday calling on the U.S. Department of Justice and the New Mexico Department of Justice to ensure a thorough criminal investigation into allegations that two girls were buried in the hills surrounding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in Santa Fe County.
Epstein’s company, Cypress Inc., held two leases for state land in the vicinity of the ranch that were issued in 1993, but Commissioner Garcia Richard terminated them in Read More
County Issues Traffic Advisory For Mobilization Of 50-Ton Crane Through Town Toward Los Alamos Golf Course
COUNTY News:
As part of the ongoing project to install a new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system at the Los Alamos Golf Course Clubhouse, a 50-ton crane will mobilize through town today, Feb. 11.
The crane will travel via N.M. 502/East Road to Trinity Drive and Diamond Drive before arriving at 4244 Diamond Drive.
Mobilization is scheduled at non-peak hours between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. to minimize disruptions to travelers.
The west end of the Los Alamos Golf Course parking lot will be closed, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., for crane maneuvers. All crane operations will be contained within Read More
Op-Ed: Protecting Northern New Mexico’s Land, Water, And Communities From Wildfire
By Sen. Bobby Gonzales, D-Los Alamos
New Mexico District 6
In northern New Mexico, wildfire is not an abstract threat—it is something we have lived through, endured, and are still recovering from.
Communities across Taos, Mora, San Miguel, and Colfax counties know this all too well. The Hermits Peak–Calf Canyon Fire burned hundreds of thousands of acres, displaced families, damaged acequias, destroyed grazing lands, and forever altered watersheds that our villages and pueblos rely on. The scars remain visible today—not just on the land, but in the lives of the people who depend on it.
Our Read More
Daily Postcard: An Arial Ballet Across Evening Sky
Daily Postcard: The last act of an aerial ballet in the sky Saturday from Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Celebrate Santa Fe Art Milestone With Meow Wolf: A Decade Inside House Of Eternal Return
MEOW WOLF News:
SANTA FE —Ten years ago, Meow Wolf was a DIY art collective of misfit dreamers, dumpster diving, throwing warehouse parties, and crafting unbelievable worlds together.
Since the moment the collective drew the words “Meow” and “Wolf” out of a hat in a fittingly absurdist naming ritual, the inception of their first permanent exhibition, backed by George R.R. Martin, House of Eternal Return, skyrocketed the group to fame and helped pioneer immersive art on a mass scale.
Meow Wolf has since transformed into a national B Corporation with millions of visitors, hundreds of artists Read More
New Mexico Wild Releases Comprehensive River Guide As State’s Waters Face Unprecedented Threats
NMWILD News:
ALBUQUERQUE — As New Mexico’s rivers were named America’s “Most Endangered” in 2024, New Mexico Wild today released Wild Waters: Passport to New Mexico’s Rivers, a comprehensive guide to 42 of the state’s most spectacular river segments.
The 262-page guide arrives at a critical moment: only one-tenth of one percent of New Mexico’s 108,000 miles of rivers enjoy permanent protection.
“For New Mexicans, rivers are inseparable from our history, our culture, and our very identity,” said Mark Allison, Executive Director of New Mexico Wild. “This guide will inspire people to experience Read More
Join Los Alamos Choral Society Tonight For Spring Semester
Vaccine Integrity Project & American Medical Association Launch Vaccine Evidence Review Process For 2026–27 Respiratory Virus Season
AMA News:
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The Vaccine Integrity Project, in collaboration with the American Medical Association (AMA), today announced the kickoff of a structured, evidence-based review process to assess vaccine safety and effectiveness for the 2026–27 respiratory virus season. The review will focus on immunizations for influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Building on the thorough evidence review completed for the 2025–26 season, this new effort will establish a structured and durable process for evaluating the science underpinning respiratory virus Read More
Beso Jewels To Be At Village Arts Feb. 13 & 14
From left to right: diamond/sterling silver interlocking rings, 14k diamond heart–.68ctw, and peridot & diamond ring–14k. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
Happy Valentine’s Day! Beso Jewels will be at Village Arts this Friday and Saturday. Village Arts has a great selection of Valentine’s gifts for all ages, and Beso Jewels has lots of things that sparkle.
- 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13
- 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14
Services:
- Repairs of all types
- Custom design
- Gold and Silver jewelry
- Silver Coins
- Appraisals
- Gemstones, Pearls and Diamonds
- Layaway
- I BUY Gold, Silver, & Jewelry
Blue Pony Energy Selects Lovington For Clean Fuels Manufacturing Facility
NMEDD News:
LOVINGTON — Houston-based Blue Pony Energy, a chemical manufacturing company specializing in synthetic, low-carbon products, will build its first facility in Lovington, New Mexico.
The company projects it will hire 90 New Mexicans over the next ten years and leverage approximately 221 in direct and indirect jobs. The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) estimates an economic impact of over $4.6 billion to the state over the next ten years.
“New Mexico is leading the nation as a place for advanced energy companies to build in,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “With Read More
FBI Honors Internship Program Open For Applications
FBI News:
College students who want to start a career of a lifetime are invited to apply for the Summer 2027 FBI Honors Internship Program.
The application window opened on February 9, 2026, the deadline to apply is March 5, 2026.
The FBI Honors Internship is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students. This paid internship gives students the opportunity to work at FBI headquarters or in one of our 56 field offices located across the country.
Interns will spend ten weeks alongside FBI Special Agents and professional staff supporting investigations, working on a wide variety of projects, Read More
Exploring Fungi Of The Rio Grande Bosque Feb. 11
Rich Wagner
NMWF News:
Rich Wagner, an ecologist at the nonprofit Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program, has made extensive study of the fungi that have evolved alongside cottonwoods and other native plants in the Rio Grande Bosque. He will present a talk on his work Feb. 11 through the New Mexico Wildlife Federation’s “Wildlife Wednesday” series.
Wagner’s free talk will start at 5:30 p.m., Wed., Feb. 11, at Marble Brewery’s Northeast Heights Taproom, at 9904 Montgomery Blvd., NE, in Albuquerque.
Up until the last century or so, the Middle Rio Grande flooded every spring. The vast river flows Read More